Cumberland Hospital, Mitcham
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| Partial / Incomplete Date | August 1961 |
|---|---|
| Area | Mitcham |
| Copyright 1 | News and Mercury |
| Picture Reference | Mit_Hospitals_2-7 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Notes / History | Modern technology helps to improve life on the wards. In 1961, Mr S.A Ede, President of Mitcham Rotary Club, presents a portable telephone to the Cumberland Hospital, Mitcham. Mrs E Hailstone, House Committee Chairman looks on. Cumberland Chest Hospital near Cricket Green Mitcham, specialised in chest illnesses such as Tuberculosis and lung cancer which were more common in this period. |
